Carregar
To top up / to load
Language note: Also means “to carry/charge” depending on context: “carregar o telemóvel” = charge the phone.
Culture note: At the machine, you’ll see options like “Carregar” (top up) and “Comprar” (buy).
Context: To help you remember the verb, the staff member repeats the key action word on its own.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Carregar
[kah-reh-GAR]
to top up; to load; to recharge
In the metro context, it means adding trips/credit to your card (e.g., “carregar o Andante”).
Preciso de Carregar o cartão antes de ir para o aeroporto.
I need to top up the card before going to the airport.
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